There used to be a historical drama called "Mito Kōmon".

Long ago...🤔
There was a historical drama called "Mito Komon."
The lyrics of its theme song were...
"Life has its ups and downs🎵."
...Life isn't always smooth sailing (things going well); there are always some adversities (things not going as planned).
...How do we find a solution during such difficult times...?
...On days of good fortune, everyone accepts it as a blessing from God and rejoices.

Conversely...😨
"On days of adversity," sadness, worries, and anxiety can overwhelm us❗️.
...However...the Bible says, "Reflect."

…It's not something you can do overnight, but in times of adversity, you need to calm your mind and remain composed!
…Even if you were the cause of the adversity,
instead of just dwelling on it and regretting,
if you take the time to reflect and think about how to avoid making the same mistake again, the adversity won't be wasted; it will be a learning experience.
…Even if the cause of the adversity wasn't your fault,
if that adversity becomes a catalyst
…and you pay attention to the message from God,
something important might be revealed to you!
…If life were always smooth sailing,
people might eventually forget gratitude, take blessings for granted, and even forget about God...😨
…Balance is important in faith.
Shalom 😄

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.